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Bach and Brahms equals Baroque splendour with

New classical foots it with Baroque splendor at APO's latest performance.

Was it right to ban philosopher Peter Singer's from speaking at SkyCity?

Graeme Hill spoke with divisive philosopher Peter Singer, for a show he may no longer do.

How the street life of big cities inspires one Kiwi author

A picture paints 1000 words - why it's true for a NZ writer named as one to watch.

Revealed - the woman who funds New Zealand's richest book award

New Zealand's richest literary award donor reveals her identity to boost local book trade.

Behind the scenes with New Zealand's treasure hunters

Greg Bruce discovers the lure of treasure hunting in New Zealand.

Pasifika Festival 2020 to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns

A minute's silence will be observed at festival on anniversary of Christchurch attacks.

On the edge: a taste of what to expect at the Auckland Fringe Festival

Auckland's biggest performing arts festival opens next week.

He was the world's greatest composer and he was going deaf - new NZ music explores how Beethoven kept on working

NZ concert to explore psychology of Beethoven as he confronted devastating hearing loss.

Great classics herald the start of a bumper year for APO

Spontaneous roars of approval start Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's year.

Highwomen make a noise because the radio won't

Highwomen was formed as a response to the lack of female representation on country radio

Proud theatre moves festival into reflective moments

Auckland's Pride Festival continues to give voice to those seldom heard.

Local Focus: Running away with the Gypsies is a thing

Whanganui's Sue Thorby traded an office for the road. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Behind the rise of cafe culture

Joanna Mathers charts the rise of the urban caffeine connoisseur

A sea change comes to Hollywood

Parasite win marks a sea change for Hollywood.

Weinstein trial reverberations rattle America

Many accusers wonder how disgraced mogul's wealth might affect Weinstein verdict.

Jungle love: Malaysia's most romantic resorts

A visit to two of Malaysia's most romantic getaways.

When is murder not murder? How an unjust law enabled killers of gay men to escape murder convictions

A defence that allowed criminals to get away with murder is in the spotlight again.

Pride Festival off to an entertaining start at Q Theatre

Pride Fest theatre celebrates achievement - and highlights what still needs to be done.